Last chance to nominate for 2016 ARBS awards
28 January, 2016Nominations will shortly close for the 2016 ARBS industry awards, which recognise excellence in Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industries.
LRQA joins Consumer Goods Forum
28 January, 2016Professional assurance services organisation LRQA has joined the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).
Lion to invest $40 million in its Perth dairy
25 January, 2016The Bentley dairy processing plant in Perth is to be modernised as Lion Dairy & Drinks (LDD) commits to a $40m investment over the next three years, but 30 logistics roles will go as this section is outsourced.
Where packaging is likely to grow
22 January, 20164.3% CAGR increases in volume and increasing demand for PET bottles, especially in the bottled water category, are just two of the predictions for the Asia Pacific region in a recent PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, market research study.
Labelling requirements for irradiated foods under review
21 January, 2016FSANZ is reviewing the labelling requirements for irradiated foods and is seeking industry input.
Acquisition expands food safety and quality services for Australia and New Zealand
18 January, 2016Food safety auditing, training and consulting company NSF International has acquired the Burwater Pacific Group, a NZ-based food safety training, auditing and consulting business.
Graphic Packaging to acquire Colorpak
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Colorpak LimitedGraphic Packaging has agreed to acquire all the issued shares of Colorpak Limited.
New appointment to drive food safety initiatives at SAI Global
21 December, 2015SAI Global has appointed Dawn Welham as global technical director and thought leader as the risk management company continues to expand its expertise in the retail, food and agribusiness industries.
2016 AIP National Conference — call for papers
15 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging has called for papers for the biennial AIP National Conference, to be held 1–2 June 2016 in Melbourne.
Mettler-Toledo to open in NZ
14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdGlobal weighing instruments manufacturer Mettler-Toledo has announced it will commence operation in New Zealand, following its purchase of the main business assets of Ansutek.
Funding boost for pork industry placement program
11 December, 2015South Australia's Pork CRC has received a $500,000 funding boost from the South Australian Government for its industry placement program.
Australia's top 100 food and beverage companies
10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: IBISWorldIBISWorld has released a list of the top 100 food and beverage companies in Australia.
Community consultation begins on COO labelling changes
08 December, 2015Changes to country of origin labelling for Australian food have moved a step closer, with the community and businesses invited to comment on the government's proposed reforms.
Bellamy's and Fonterra join forces in baby formula
07 December, 2015Bellamy's will enter into a five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic agreement with dairy producer Fonterra to manufacture a range of baby formula products.
Hexagon Holdings to acquire Hally Group
02 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Hally LabelsLabel converter Hally Group is being acquired by Hexagon Holdings.
